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E358 PBO

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE358 PBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all floor/both sills undersealed

rear arches corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 74,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure hose incorrect type heater hose fitted not fuel hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,702 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie sprayed with protective paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,685 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s front lower wing rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2008 74,685 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s front lower wing rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,623 miles

corrosion osf lower wing panel

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2007 74,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion osf lower wing panel

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 74,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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E358 PBO is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 55,423 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E358 PBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E358 PBO is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 September 1987.

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